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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1941
Page
2
Rates listed for single column inch 40c with subsequent inserts 30c per inch. Classified ads priced per word with a minimum first insertion 25c. Reading notices obituaries and social announcements billed at regular line rates with permanent contracts available on request.
University of Texas scientists announce development of folic acid from spinach. Dr. Roger J. Williams, Dr. Esmond J. Snell, and Herschel K. Mitchell describe a vital vitamin for tissue development. Researchers note lab funding, positions, and academic backgrounds.
A group of young people gathered at Melvin Holley’s Dugger Indiana home to celebrate his tenth birthday anniversary. Attendees included Billie Joseph Bucktown Frank Harrison Billie Dean Bedwell Ralph Hiatt Richard Hiatt Joe Ray Farmer Raymond Reynolds Marilyn Griffith Phillip Griffith Clovis Rex Dunman Easter Wheeler Lonnie Wheeler.
NOTE S society items must reach the Linton Daily Citizen Office by 11 a.m. to appear in the day’s issue Helen L Grubbs forwards the call for personal news club lodge party and church notices to be sent in promptly for publication.
Social Calendar lists Linton Shuffleboard at Humphreys ee 7 p m. American Legion Auxiliary 7 30 p m. Metropolitan Lodge 198 K of P 7 30 p m. Loyal Order of Moose 1434 7 30 p m. Citizenship class Glenburn 7 p m. American Legion post Legion Home 8 p m. Epworth League Glenburn 7 15 p m. Public health nursing Freeman Greene hospital 7 30 p m. Geo Womens Relief Corps hall over old post office 7 p m. Townsend club 7 30 p m. Chickateth Council Pocahontas Red Men's hall 7 30 p m. Helen Benjamin Chapter W W G home Mrs Roy Harbett 580 F street N E 7 p m.
Violet Rebekah Lodge No 312 meets at 7 p.m. at the hall Carpenters Local No 487 meets at 7 p.m. at K of P hall Quapaw Council No 80 Pocahontas meets at 7 p.m. at Red Men’s hall Delta Theta Tau holds a 7 15 p.m. meeting at the public library Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club gathers 2 15 p.m. with Mrs Floyd Mccullaugh
The Glenburn Aid Society meets at the community house. Baptist Ladies Aid conducts an all day church meeting. Rotary Club lunch at First Christian at 12 15 p m. Unity Lodge 637 I O C F meets 1 p m. Elks at Home at 7 p m. Eagles at the hall 7 p m. Freeman Greene County hospital board at 7 15 p m. Tri Kappa at public library 7 30 p m. Delta Alpha First Christian officer installation at 6 30 p m with mystery pal and a covered dish dinner. members bring own table service.
Thursday schedule lists Methodist, Baptist, and Christian choir practices at churches around 7 p.m. plus Linton Lodge No 560 F A M stated meeting at the hall at 7 30 p.m. The fragment notes multiple church activities and a Masonic lodge gathering.
The Linton Shuffleboard Club meets at Humphreys Park at 7 p.m. The Sons of American Legion meet at the Legion Home at 6 30 p.m. Quapaw Tribe No 148 Improved Order of Red Men meets at the hall at 7 p.m. 140 O E S at the hall at 7 30 p.m. Degree work by past matrons and refreshments.
Linton Humphreys park hosted the L A L club on Thursday afternoon with hostess Mrs Reva Boruff Nine members attended and voted to sew for the aid to Britain program Contest prizes went to Mrs Eva Parks Mrs Cletha Lecocq Mrs Cleo Taylor and Mrs Mae Hiatt Refreshments were served to the Yeasts and members including Mrs Harriet Bledsoe Duluth Minn Mrs Eva Parks Mrs Vivian Taylor Mrs Lenabelle Blanton and Mrs Linda Taylor plus other members.
Mrs. David Shields entertained the Beginners' class of the Linton Baptist Sunday school at her home near here this week. Pony riding and photos were highlights. Refreshments were served to class members Frieda Klusmeier Joan Myers Joan Anderson Mary Jane Anderson Barbara Reintjes Kay Lester Kenneth Maxwell Judy Maxwell Donnie Pierce Harley Lee Ham Adrian Ham Karen Sargent Douglas Corbin John Wessel and guests Mrs. Paul Lester Mrs. Wallace Anderson Mrs. Helen Klusmeier Mrs. Lillian Pierce Mrs. Percy Myers Mrs. Marie Ham Betty Niehart John Niehart Jeannie Phillips and the hostess.
Bruce family reunion association elected officers for the coming year at the Osborn Springs reunion near Koleen. Elmer Bruce of Bloomington was named president, Will Inman of Linton route 3 vice president, Mrs. Will Inman secretary, and Martha Madendale Deans treasurer. The program committee includes Isaac Inman, Ev erett King, and Luther Corbin. The 1942 reunion is set for Humphreys Park in Linton on the fourth Sunday in August. Horace Bruce received a prize as the oldest member present.
In Jasonville Indiana on August 23 Viola Passen daughter of Mr and Mrs George Passen of Jasonville married Frank Simcox son of Mr and Mrs Frank Simcox Sr of South Bend. The ceremony was in United Brethren church South Bend with Rev Rex Pasco officiating. The couple will reside in South Bend. Attendants included Francis Borton and family members from South Bend.
The Delta Alpha class of Linton First Christian church schedules a mystery pal gathering at 6:30 PM Wednesday at Mrs. Harry Bargar’s home. A covered dish dinner is planned and members should bring their own table service. Members may enter names and dates for next year’s mystery pal program during the business session. Assistant hostesses include Mrs. Will Cunningham Mrs. Glen Smith Mrs. Marl Hase man and Mrs. William Maddison.
East Bloomfield residents attended the Indianapolis Insurance picnic on Monday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Allie Workman Mrs. Sam Wall and others calling on relatives in Linton. Additional visits and calls occurred among local families including Edwards Pierson Lynn Hostetter and Dove.
The Civil Service Commission announces new examinations for pilot trainer links and instructors for the Civil Aeronautics Administration. Instructor posts pay 3200 dollars. link trainer operator roles pay 2900 dollars. Qualifications include pilot certificates, solo hours, ratings, and specific training course completions. Additional openings cover junior meteorologists, office machine operators, script engravers, and merchant marine cadets with set deadlines and residency requirements.
A prospective applicant must obtain an application form from the Supervisor of Cadet Training at the United States Maritime Commission in Washington D C and return it to the office by November 8 1941.
Neighbors club gathered Friday at Mrs. Otis Rumple's home in Dugger for games and contests. Prizes went to Mrs. August DeNeve and Mrs. Julius Braatz. Refreshments served to several members. next meeting set for Sept 4 at Mrs. R. H. Robson's home.
The Boston Store unveils a new fall shoe line for the family with quality guaranteed. It features ladies widths AA to EEE, men’s work and dress shoes, and school shoes for girls and boys at popular prices at 107 North Main Street.
Due to extensive repairs in the church auditorium Sunday services shift to downstairs rooms. Bible school starts 9 30 am with adult classes in the men’s classroom. Worship at 10 30 am with Mr Bruner preaching. Labor Day attendance affects Monday board meeting. Union service 7 30 pm at Glehburn mission continues through Sept 14. Volunteers needed to help lay hardwood floor.
A catalog of early to mid 20th century cars including Plymouth Dodge Chevrolet Pontiac Ford Buick Oldsmobile and Studebaker models. Entries show year body style and brand such as 1939 Plymouth two door and 1936 Chevrolet coupe with multiple Chevrolet and Ford variations.
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